目的:探讨人早孕母胎界面表达TSLP及其受体(TSLPR)的特征。方法:使用RT-PCR、Western blot、免疫组织化学法分析正常绒毛组织TSLP/TSLPR的表达;RT-PCR、免疫细胞化学法分析原代培养的滋养细胞TSLP/TSLPR的表达;ELISA检测原代培养的人滋养细胞上清TSLP分泌水平。结果:从转录水平至蛋白水平,绒毛细胞滋养细胞与合体滋养细胞均表达TSLP及TSLPR。结论:TSLP表达于正常早孕绒毛组织,可能与早孕期调节性T细胞的扩增及功能变化相关。
Objective:To investigate the expression of a new cytokine, thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) and its receptor TSLPR in the villi of human first trimester gestation. Methods: Villi were collected from women who had undergone an artificial abortion at 7-11 weeks of normal gestation. The trophoblast cells (Tros) were isolated and cultured. The total RNA was extracted using TRIzol reagent, from both villi and the Pereoll-gradient-isolated Tins,then the DNA fragments of hTSLP and hTSLPR were amplificated by RT-PCR. Villous tissues were detected for TSLP by immtmohistoehemistry (IHC) and Western blot. Immunoeytoehemistry (ICC) was carried out on cultured trophoblast cells for TSLP/TSLPR expression. Levels of TSLP in the supernatants were detected by ELISA. Results: Normal villi and the cultured Tros transcript were found to express TSLP/TSLPR mPNA and secreted TSLP protein. In addition, TSLP receptor was also expressed on trophoblasts. Conclusion: Both TSLP and its receptor are expressed on villi and trophoblast cells, which suggests that TSLP plays an important role in maternal-fetal immuno-toleranee in human early pregnancy.